Potassium bitartrate, also known as potassium hydrogen tartrate, with formula KC4H5O6, is a byproduct of winemaking. In cooking, it is known as cream of tartar. It is processed from the potassium acid salt of tartaric acid . The resulting powdery base can be used in baking or as a cleaning solution .

Categories: Acid Food Chemistry Food additive Thickener
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English: Tartaric acidbitartrate of potassa
Wikidata ID: Q18745
Wikipedia title: Potassium bitartrate
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Wikipedia article: Potassium bitartrate
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